An estimated 100,000 people live with Sickle Cell Anemia in the United States and millions are affected globally.
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Whisky Live, the annual, internationally renowned tasting event held in dozens of cities around the world, announced today that it’s bringing the show to the Grand Hyatt Washington DC on March 7. Produced by Whisky Magazine, Whisky Live DC offers Washingtonians an opportunity to taste some of the world’s best whiskies and learn the stories behind them from master distillers, brand ambassadors and industry experts.
VIP Tickets to Whisky Live DC are $129 and include unlimited tastings from 6:00 to 10 PM, a lavish dinner buffet, live entertainment, a souvenir Glencairn tasting glass to take home and a one-year subscription to Whisky Magazine. Master classes include The Glenlivet and a special class to be announced by Diageo. Additionally, Balblair will unveil a new release and introduce four new vintages to the US in its master class. Tickets can be purchased in advance at http://www.whiskylivena.com/event/whisky-live-dc-2015/.
The growth of the whisk(e)y category in the US has been staggering. 2014 statistics reported by Euromonitor show that for the first time since 2007 US consumers spent more on whiskies than they did on vodka. According to the Distilled Spirits Council of the United States, the highest price level is the fastest-growing: From 2002 to 2013, super-premium sales for American, Scotch and Irish whiskies rose 299 percent, 448 percent and a whopping 1878 percent, respectively.
Whisky Live DC is a prime opportunity to sample premium single malt Scotches, bourbons, ryes and Irish whiskies as well as a chance to talk to distillers about their work and the industry in general. Titan brands like Glenmorangie, Ardbeg, Oban, Lagavulin and Maker’s Mark will be featured side by side with dozens of spirits from boutique distilleries and award-winning world whiskies from producers in the US, Scotland, Ireland, Australia and elsewhere.
All told, Whisky Live DC will showcase more than 200 whiskies. Top whisky bars’ bartenders will be on hand mixing up special whiskey cocktails. Master distillers and global brand ambassadors will also be in attendance, pouring their products and meeting fans. Updates on the show’s lineup will be broadcast on Twitter (@WhiskyLiveDC) and Facebook (WhiskyLIVE USA) in the weeks leading up to the show.
“Whisky Live DC provides the opportunity to taste some of the world’s best whiskies in one place,” says event president David Sweet. “On top of that, the event is a fantastic experience and complete Saturday night out.”
Host: Black Bride and Completely Yours Events
Music: DJ Classix
Event Details: The Bridal Brunch is a unique wedding planning experience for brides who are ready to plan their dream wedding. Brides and guest in attendance have the opportunity to mix and mingle with professional wedding vendors in an elegant relaxed atmosphere at the beautiful Palomar, Washington, DC. Dine on delicious brunch fare while being serenaded by DC’s finest musicians, and sip on bottomless complementary mimosa’s. Top industry insiders and wedding experts will be on hand to offer tips, and guidance in creating not just a wedding, but a lifetime experience. Enter to win fabulous prizes and giveaways from notable bridal brands and services and at this unprecedented, exclusive bridal event!
Venue: Hotel Palomar
Address: 2121 P St NW, Washington, DC 20037
Crowd: Engaged brides, brides-to-be, and grooms-to-be
Dress Code: Sunday Best
Cover: $50
Purchase Tickets: eventbrite.com/e/a-wedding-
Contact Information: 678.587.5273 or info@blackbride.com
Twitter: @BlackBride
Hashtag: #BlackBrideBrunch #TheBridalBrunchDC #BlackBride1998
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Enjoy wine specials, Bachelor Themed Cocktails and $1 Taco night during the show.
A lucky guests will win pearl earrings while door prizes will be handed out all night!
Who will take home the final rose? Are you #TeamBecca or #TeamWhitney?
The First J. Paul’s Icons of Georgetown Awards Dinner
What: J.Paul’s 2015 Icons of Georgetown Awards dinner will be hosted by Thomas L. Gregg, the newly appointed chief executive officer of Capital Restaurant Concepts to honor two individuals who have contributed greatly to Georgetown.
When: The dinner will be held on Wednesday, March 11, 2015, from 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM
Where: J. Paul’s, located at 3218 M Street NW, Washington, DC 20007, http://jpaulsdc.com/
Why: J. Paul’s has been serving Georgetown for over 30 years as an iconic dining saloon, and Capital Restaurant Concepts recognizes the importance of honoring members of the community who have taken great strides to support and improve Georgetown, Washington DC’s oldest neighborhood. The first 2015 Icons of Georgetown award will recognize two remarkable people, The Honorable Jack Evans and Mr. Paul J. Cohn, for their contributions to Georgetown over the last 20 years of service. Proceeds raised from the evening’s ticket sales will benefit Georgetown Heritage, a new nonprofit dedicated to promoting and presenting the history of Georgetown, http://georgetownheritagesociety.org/ . The funds from the March 11 award dinner are earmarked to help rebuild the Georgetown canal boat that services the C&O Canal National Historic Park.
How: Tickets for a buffet dinner including drinks are priced at $60 per person (all inclusive) and reservations must be made byMarch 6, 2015. Online ticketing http://shop.capitalrestaurants.com/j-pauls/ or by phone at 202.339.6806
About the two iconic award-winners for 2015:
Paul Cohn, started J. Paul’s Dining Saloon at M Street in 1983, and was a co-founder of Capital Restaurant Concepts which was established in 1984 that grew to include J. Paul’s, Paolo’s, Neyla, Old Glory and Georgia Brown’s as well as the since-closed River Club and Club Zei. Cohn, originally from Baltimore, started out as a manager for singers Peaches and Herb in the 1970s. With his restaurants in Georgetown and downtown D.C., he became influential in local politics as well as instrumental in establishing the Georgetown Business Improvement District and other business and non-profit initiatives.
Jack Evans, Councilmember for Ward 2, was first elected to the Council of the District of Columbia in a 1991 special election and re-elected in 1992, 1996, 2000, 2004, 2008 and 2012. As the Ward 2 Councilmember, Jack represented 11 distinct neighborhoods including Georgetown. At the Council, Jack serves as Chair of the Council’s Committee on Finance and Revenue, which oversees the District’s finances and tax policy. He also serves on two standing Council committees – Economic Development and Public Safety and the Judiciary.
A native of Pennsylvania, he received an economics degree with honors (cum laude) from the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania in 1975, and a law degree from the University of Pittsburgh, School of Law in 1978. Jack began practicing law at the Securities and Exchange Commission in the Division of Enforcement and currently serves as Of Counsel at Patton Boggs law firm. On September 18, 2010, Jack married Michele Price. They live in Georgetown with their six children (Katherine, John, & Christine – age 15; Sam – age 20; Maddy – age 18; and Jack – age 15) and their golden retriever Kelly.
What: Secret Monkey Social Club, the brainchild of Lukas B. Smith (currently of Dram & Grain and Jack Rose Dining Saloon, formerly beverage director of Daikaya) and Shayna Blass (actress, singer and dancer, appearing in Passion Play currently at Forum Theater), aims to pay homage to the cabarets of decades past with a lounge environment full of drinks and jazz.
When: Monday, March 23, 2015
7:30 p.m.
Where: Dolcezza Gelato Factory & Coffee Lab, 550 Penn St. NE, Washington DC 20002
Details: Guests will enjoy six new punches prepared by Smith at $9 per pour, and cabaret performances lead by Blass throughout the night. Local talent Navid “Navi” Azeez will provide an opening performance as well. This event is 21+, and there is no door charge.
The Drinks: Smith will be joined behind the bar by Dan Searing, co-owner of Room 11 and author of “The Punch Bowl.” Searing will prepare a punch and help host the festivities.
The following is a portion of Smith’s menu thus far:
Soirée Not Sorry
Boyd & Blair
Dolin Blanc
Suze
Turmeric
Toasted Mustard Seed
Lemon
Punch a la Romaine (adapted from Tom Bullock’s “The Ideal Bartender”)
Mt. Gay Rum
Champagne
Oleo d’Orange
Myrrh-infused Nitro Meringue
The Jekyll and Lindbergh
Avocado-washed Aviation Gin
Scorched Lime Oleo
Génépi Espuma
Kampot Pepper
A Song of Experience
Angel’s Envy Bourbon
Cynar
Alvear Montilla
Smoked Pistachio Orgeat
Darjeeling
Lime
Jack Rose Dining Saloon is already known to hold the largest whisk(e)y collection in the Western Hemisphere, but they’ve spent the last several months upping their game and their inventory, reaching the 2000-bottle mark this winter. To celebrate their unparalleled and award-winning whiskey collection, they will commemorate the 2015th bottle with a “2015 in 2015” celebration on Wednesday, March 25thfrom 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. featuring the unveiling of an exclusively-bottled Jack Rose/Willett bourbon, complimentary Whiskey Toast and chance to meet Willett’s own master distiller himself.
Co-owner, personal collector and mastermind behind Jack Rose’s whiskey collection, Bill Thomas, has worked to grow the mecca’s offerings from approximately 1,200 when they opened more than three years ago, to now more than 2,000 bottlings. New additions include some of the rarest, hard-to-find bottles from dead distilleries, as well as some truly unique releases from other countries, craft distillers and Jack Rose-exclusives.
Jack Rose will unveil and commemorate its 2015th bottle – an exclusive, one-of-a-kind cask strength Willett bourbon, which will only be available at the bar. Jack Rose has had a longstanding relationship with the distillery, boasting one of the largest selections of Willett in the region, and Master Distiller Drew Kulsveen will be coming from Bardstown, Kentucky to celebrate the special occasion.
To public is invited to celebrate, and everyone will get a complimentary taste of this special 2015th whiskey during a “Whiskey Toast” that evening. Patrons can also enjoy a plethora of whiskey and cocktail specials throughout the night.
The “2015 in 2015” celebration at Jack Rose is free and open to the public, taking place on Wednesday, March 25 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. in the Saloon Bar and Whiskey Cellar.
WHO: Jack Rose Dining Saloon
WHEN: Wednesday, March 25, 2015
6 p.m. – 9 p.m.
WHERE: Jack Rose Dining Saloon
2007 18th Street NW
Washington, DC 20009
Family Matters of Greater Washington hosts the 4th annual Dresses4Dreams Networking Reception hosted by Remy Martin and WPGC’s “Sunni and the City.”
Featuring Remy Cointreau Cocktails by Remy Martin and hosted WPGC’s “Sunni and the City,” the event will feature cocktails and appetizers. Admission to the event is the donation of a gently-used/ new dress or $20. These collected items will be used to create 2 boutiques for teenage girls to come and select free dresses, shoes, and accessories. Each teenage girl will also have the opportunity to win professional hairstyles, manicures, and/or make-up applications.
WHEN: Wednesday, March 25, 2015
6:00pm-8:00pm
WHERE: Dirty Martini
1223 Connecticut Avenue, NW
Washington, DC
The 2015 Dresses 4Dreams boutique events will be held on the following dates and at the following locations:
April 9th , 4-7 pm, Martin Luther King Jr. Library, 901 G Street, NW
April 15th , 4-7 pm, Family Matters of Greater Washington-1509 16th Street, NW
About Family Matters of Greater Washington
Family Matters of Greater Washington is a non-government, nonprofit organization accredited by the Council on Accreditation Services for Families and Children, Inc. and the American Camping Association. Formerly known as Family and Child Services of Washington, D.C., Inc., Family Matters was founded in 1882 and has been an integral part of the Washington, D.C. community for 130 years. One of the oldest, nationally accredited social services organizations in the nation, Family Matters provides comprehensive, accessible, low-fee services to thousands of residents of the District of Columbia, Maryland, and Northern Virginia. Family Matters of Greater Washington is a member of the Child Welfare League of America and the Alliance for Children and Families.
Over the past weeks, Washington City Paper readers have voted for their favorites in more than 300 categories ranging from “Best Place to Take a Foodie” to “Best Cultural Festival” to favorite “Place to Buy Vinyl.” The results of this year’s poll will be revealed in theApril 9th issue of the paper, with winners feted during the annual Best of D.C. Celebration later that evening at the Carnegie Library (801 K Street NW).
“With thousands of votes cast each year in our Reader’s Poll, the Best of D.C. issue is always one of our most popular issues,” says publisher Amy Austin. “We’re excited to toast all the winners at the celebration on April 9th and invite the public to join us!”
The Best of D.C. Celebration will feature bites from 50 area restaurants, a beer tent, cocktails from 10 of the region’s best mixologists, food trucks, live music on multiple stages and puppies! VIP ($100) and General Admission ($65) tickets for the cocktail affair are available for purchase online at http://www.washingtoncitypaper.com/events/bestofdc.
